The USA TODAY High School Sports Awards has announced the 2022-23 All-USA TODAY HSSA Boys Golf Team.
These 25 All-USA Team members will be honored as nominees for national Boys Golfer of the Year. The winner will be revealed on July 30 during an on-demand broadcast that will feature top athletes in 31 boys and girls sports awards categories, as well as special honors like Special Olympics Athlete of the Year, Play of the Year and more. Nominees are posted for the regional and national programs as they are selected. Regional nominees are the best in their area and national nominees are the best high school athletes in the country.
Visit the event website for the latest updates on this year’s event.
Kihei Akina, Lone Peak High School (Utah) — SO
Lone Peak's Kihei Akina finished runner-up at the national Jones Cup Junior Invitational last week on rounds of (+1) 68-75-68 -211 at Sea Island Golf Club. Akina is this week's Zions Bank Player of the Week. pic.twitter.com/xyC0eQMB7v
— Randy Dodson (@RandyatFairways) December 22, 2022
Jake Birdwell, Spring Lake Park High School (Minnesota) — JR
State boys golf: Spring Lake Park’s Jake Birdwell drives the green on the final hole to secure Class 3A crown https://t.co/nvhX2kZY87 pic.twitter.com/DV6UKd7QJC
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) June 15, 2023
Collin Bond, Community Christian School (Oklahoma) — JR
Community Christian's Collin Bond celebrates after sinking the winning putt during the OSSAA Class 2A Golf Tournament at Lake Hefner Golf Club in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Bond placed first in the individual and Community Christian placed first in the team event. pic.twitter.com/MIEHq5Zlmn
— Nathan J. Fish (@PhotoJFish) May 9, 2023
Boston Bracken, Crimson Cliffs High School (Utah) — JR
With an eagle on No. 18 Crimson Cliffs’ Boston Bracken earned medalist honors today at the 36-hole Utah 4A High School Golf State Championship at (-6), 2-shots better than teammate Lincoln Markham. Crimson Cliffs won the team title at (-3). Scores:https://t.co/d0mWGvGHDE pic.twitter.com/Iy67YtmFTQ
— Randy Dodson (@RandyatFairways) October 13, 2022
Blades Brown, Brentwood Academy (Tennessee) — FR
Yeah, he knows he’s 16 but that’s not going to distract Blades Brown from playing his game. He’s your leader in the clubhouse at -13 as the afternoon wave gets going here @GreystoneGolfTN
Keep an eye on the Brentwood native as he looks to capture a #TNStateOpen title tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/qonUK3yGwq
— Tennessee Golf Association (@TNgolf) June 7, 2023
Jackson Byrd, Frederica Academy (Georgia) — SO
There is growing up playing golf, and then there’s growing up 𝘪𝘯 golf.
For Jackson Byrd, the 16-year-old son of 5x Tour winner @jbyrdpga, the latter indisputably applies. #USJuniorAm
— USGA (@USGA) July 23, 2023
Ryder Cowan, Oklahoma Christian School (Oklahoma) — SR
Ran it back 🏆
After winning the 3A state title last year, future Sooner @Ryder_Cowan fires a 203 to win the 4A state crown this season!#ChampU pic.twitter.com/59fYNOZlJe
— Oklahoma Golf (@OU_MGolf) May 9, 2023
Thomas Curry, Texas High School (Texas) — SR
Texas High Golf participated in the prestigious Aggie Cup. Thomas Curry had impressive rounds of 70 and 64 to win the individual medal! Congratulations Thomas and all the Tiger Golf Team. pic.twitter.com/BXfWr9FW9e
— Texarkana Country Cl (@TexarkanaCC) January 18, 2023
Ryan Downes, Longmeadow High School (Massachusetts) — JR
Our hats off to Ryan Downes! On Friday, the Longmeadow native became the youngest to win the Massachusetts Amateur Championship. Check out the highlights of the final match at Essex County Club. #MassAm | #MassGolfhttps://t.co/PNdDxhOqVs
— Mass Golf (@PlayMassGolf) July 14, 2023
Noah Holtzman, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School (Kansas) — SR
Congratulations to BCCHS Eagles Boys Golf team for their first state championship in school history and Noah Holtzman individual state Champion. We are proud of you!! pic.twitter.com/Eaml67ea4v
— Tish Nielsen (@TishNielsen87) May 23, 2023
William Jennings, Christ Church Episcopal School (South Carolina) — JR
Cavs are STATE CHAMPS !!! for the 10th straight year!! William Jennings, Groves Williams, John Waldrop, and Charlie Reyner were All-State! #gocavs pic.twitter.com/C6KggQRsN3
— CCES Athletics (@ccesathletics) May 9, 2023
Chase Kyes, Spain Park High School (Alabama) — SO
After making the day's lone eagle on the 410-yard Par 4 11th hole, 17-year-old Chase Kyes of Birmingham, Alabama, sits just one shot off the lead after the first round of the 2023 #WesternJunior. pic.twitter.com/naG9UnKx5N
— WGA Championships (@WGAChamps) June 21, 2023
Ashton McArthur, Madison High School (Idaho) — SR
Ashton McArthur signing his Letter of Intent to continue his golf and education at Utah State University.
Congrats Ashton pic.twitter.com/PctXuvtFNJ— Madison 321 (@Madison_Schools) November 10, 2022
Jay Mendell, Ascension Episcopal School (Louisiana) — SR
Coming up the Atchafalaya. Jay Mendell is staying 🏠 in the bayou!#GeauxTigers pic.twitter.com/e9U5qGGTxx
— LSU Men's Golf (@LSUMensGolf) November 9, 2022
Ethan Paschal, Terry Sanford High School (North Carolina) — JR
Terry Sanford boys golf is going to win the NCHSAA 3A Mideast Regional at Highland Country Club. UNC recruit Ethan Paschal posts a 7-under-par 65 to lead the Bulldogs. Thomas Horne carded a 5-under 67. Nick Perry (70) and Gavin Drose (72) led Cape Fear to a second-place finish. pic.twitter.com/0IKys1bjYt
— 910Preps (@910Preps) May 8, 2023
Lorenzo Pinili, Brother Rice High School (Michigan) — SR
Check out Brother Rice senior and Detroit Athletic Club Male Athlete of the Year Finalist Lorenzo Pinili chipped it in for eagle to win the Division 2 Individual Regional medalist in a playoff on May 30th, 2023.
📽️Cassandra Pinili@RiceADCoachCal | @DAC_Detroit pic.twitter.com/7wdINOcfdm
— STATE CHAMPS! Michigan (@statechampsmich) May 31, 2023
Thayer Plewe, Montezuma-Cortez High School (Colorado) — SR
Thayer Plewe, welcome to New Mexico!! #GoLobos pic.twitter.com/Q4RK4Zuy7e
— UNM Men's Golf (@UNMLoboMGolf) November 10, 2022
Aaron Pounds, The Woodlands Christian Academy (Texas) — SR
2023 TWCA Fall College Signing Day:
Aaron Pounds, Golf Texas A&M! @LSCSN @vypehouston @ConroeSports pic.twitter.com/KoLrbY6kKF— Woodlands Christian (@twcasports) November 10, 2022
Luke Powell, Capistrano Valley Christian School (California) — SR
Capistrano Valley Christian's Luke Powell shot a 7-under 64 to win the CIF State Boys' Championship individual crown at Poppy Hills—he was one off the event record held by Rickie Fowler https://t.co/EO0gSmrI02 pic.twitter.com/ZbXSlKQBGH
— NCGA (@ncga1901) May 31, 2023
Peyton Russell, Gautier High School (Mississippi) — SR
Congrats to the GHS golf team for coming in 1st place at the Whispering Pines Invitational!
Pictured is: (L to R) Coach Thomas Brewer, Peyton Russell, Mo Gregory, Will Dickerson, Sam Cox, and Damian Bacala pic.twitter.com/6oHQPG9LzW— Gautier_Athletics (@GautierAthletes) February 14, 2023
Benjamin Siriboury, River Hill High School (Maryland) — JR
FALL ALL-METS
Golf
Player of the Year: Benjamin Siriboury of River Hill (@AthleticsRHHS)
See the First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mentions: https://t.co/iorYNj0MTJ pic.twitter.com/mbHLaS5cwr
— WashPost HS Sports (@WashPostHS) December 20, 2022
Brady Smith, Christian Academy of Louisville (Kentucky) — JR
2022 Leachman Buick•GMC•Cadillac/KHSAA Boys’/Coed Golf State Championship presented by UK HealthCare INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION – Christian Academy-Louisville’s Brady Smith pic.twitter.com/7w0atdodY7
— KHSAA Events (@khsaaevents) October 5, 2022
Tyler Spielman, Brophy College Preparatory (Arizona) — JR
Brophy junior Tyler Spielman put together a tournament for the ages. A 17-under 123. #azpreps365 @BrophyAthletics pic.twitter.com/oRG66HGqgZ
— Andy Morales (@AZPreps365Andy) October 27, 2022
Adam Villanueva, Westlake High School (Texas) — SO
Adam Villanueva leads Westlake to sixth straight UIL state golf championship https://t.co/hg5vDqKqjZ
— Austin Statesman (@statesman) May 23, 2023
Connor Warren, Mitchell High School (North Carolina) — JR
https://t.co/DZtQ5ZGcad : Connor Warren wins 1A golf title by 14 strokes, leads Mitchell to team title https://t.co/k9UEKMvbkh pic.twitter.com/YM2VDyQOM9
— GolfBlog.com (@GolfBlogDotCom) May 16, 2023
